Appeal after 16 Year Old Girl Grabbed by the Arm in Andover

Police are appealing for information after a 16-year-old girl was grabbed by the arm in Andover at around 5.35pm on Sunday 25th October.

The girl was walking along Shepherd’s Spring Lane when she was approached by a man who grabbed her arm. The girl ran away.

The man is described as white, aged around 40, 5ft 8ins, completely bald and clean shaven. He was wearing a black hooded top.

The girl was not injured.

PC Christopher Whittington, said: “This incident has caused the young woman a considerable amount of distress. If anyone was in the area at the time and remembers seeing a man matching the description, I would urge them to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Whittington at Basingstoke police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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